For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,706 students in Ventura, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ventura, CA are Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education, Homestead (Alternative) and Cabrillo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ventura, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Ventura have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ventura, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Ventura, CA 93002
(805) 648-5503
Grades: K-8
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Homestead (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Valmore Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Cabrillo Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1426 E. Santa Clara St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5155
Grades: 6-8
| 771 students
Rank: #44.
Golden Valley Charter
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3585 Maple St. Ste. 101
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Grades: K-12
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Balboa Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
247 Hill Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,141 students
Rank: #66.
De Anza Of Technology And The Arts
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Cameron St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5165
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5165
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #77.
Lemon Grove
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Valmore Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1817
Grades: K-8
| 250 students
Rank: #88.
Anacapa Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 S. Mills Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Ventura, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buena Vista High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5670 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-1825
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Golden Valley Virtual Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2421 Portola Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-3435
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
5200 Valentine Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7925
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-7925
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ventura Islands High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2 N. Catalina St.
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 641-5116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ventura Unified Community Day High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ventura Unified Community Day Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3777 Dean Dr
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 641-5202
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ventura, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ventura, CA include Ventura Charter School Of Arts And Global Education, Homestead (Alternative) and Cabrillo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ventura, CA?
8 public middle schools are located in Ventura, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Ventura, CA?
Ventura, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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